𓆓

Representing an Egyptian cobra (Naja haje) in a position of rest. It is conventionally colored yellow. The phonogrammatic value derives by the rebus principle from its use as a logogram for ḏt (“cobra”).

(ḏ)

1. Uniliteral phonogram for ḏ; since Middle Egyptian sometimes used for d, as the sounds had merged in some phonetic environments.
2. Logogram for ḏt (“cobra”).

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• Betrò, Maria (1995) Geroglifici: 580 Segni per Capire l'Antico Egitto, Milan: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A., →ISBN
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